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Prime Minister Støre visits Minnesota

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been on a two-day visit to Minnesota, one of the US states with the closest historical and cultural ties to Norway. Some 850 000 of the state’s inhabitants are of Norwegian heritage. The Prime Minster had the

Prime Minister Støre’s speech to students at the St. Olaf College

"As we take down oil, gas and most importantly, coal, we have to build up wind, offshore wind, solar, in parallel", said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Northfield, Minnesota

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Maria Schumacher Walberg as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

The Prime Minister’s statement (by video) as we mark 50 years since the military coup in Chile

President Boric, People of Chile, Friends of Norway. Today, we remember a painful period in Chile’s history. On behalf of my country - Norway, I want to send you a message of solidarity to Chileans.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support

Prime Minister Støre’s statement at the press conference after meeting with Ukraine’s president Zelenskyj

- Today we discussed progress on your Peace Formula, Mr. President. Peace for Ukraine will have to happen on the basis on Ukrainian terms, no peace without Ukraine, no discussions without Ukraine, and the Peace Formula we have discussed several

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv, Ukraine

Norwegian funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

Russia is continuing its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That is why Norway has decided to provide NOK 1.5 billion to maintain gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.

Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway

Prime Minister Støre visits Ukraine

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Ukraine today. The Prime Minister is participating in Ukraine's Independence Day celebration in Kyiv. Today also marks a year and a half since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24

Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening of Hywind Tampen

Your Royal Highness, Ladies and gentlemen, we are now standing right in the middle of what has become Norway’s electricity powerhouse.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen as political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna, from 1 August to 17 September 2023.

The United Nations Food Systems Summit

Excellencies and delegates, dear friends, I send you sincere greetings from Norway. As Prime Minister I am proud to say that my government is fully committed to transform the current food systems into more inclusive and sustainable ones. We have to

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Address at the Stocktaking Special Session: Indigenous Peoples´ Food Systems

Norway and the Oceans. Speech given by the Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Ladies and gentlemen. I could reel off a long greeting list here. But I will consolidate and say: Dear friends of the ocean, It is a great pleasure and honour to welcome you to One Ocean Week and to this One Ocean Conference being held at the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Government’s One Ocean Conference in Bergen, 17 April 2023.